Bru
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Will an All Grain brew always result in a better beer than an extract brew ?
In other words is using malt extract a comprimise ?
In other words is using malt extract a comprimise ?
Will an All Grain brew always result in a better beer than an extract brew ?
is using malt extract a comprimise ?.
I started with extract because it's cheaper. What most of us don't remember or understand is that an AG mash is scary for the first timer -- I remember that I thought I'd have to buy a thermometer for my oven as I was going to have to roast my own barley. I'm sure there are some elitists out there who think like that, but they are few and far between. I'm still playing with extracts, as well as extract-based PG worts. Nothing wrong with experimenting, as even if you eff up, you'll still have something that you can proudly drink.
Will an All Grain brew always result in a better beer than an extract brew ?
In other words is using malt extract a comprimise ?
Ive only "brewed" once - with a Coopers kit. Is it advisable to go straight to AG or would you suggest I start with a couple of extract brews first ?
Theres alot of info on this forum - Im fairly confident of getting it right (more or less).
In my opinion, the first key to making good beer from extract is to throw away the packet of dried yeast and use a liquid yeast from White Labs or Wyeast.
No, no, no, no, NO!!!In my opinion, the first key to making good beer from extract is to throw away the packet of dried yeast and use a liquid yeast from White Labs or Wyeast.
Most people say one of the biggest advantages to AG is clearer beer. So I don't think that's an advantage to extract.
And I see comments about affordability a lot, but I am not sure I understand that. Unless you are buying in bulk, my extract and AG batches are basically the same cost.
I go extract if only for the fact that I can't afford AG startup equipment, and I'm brewing out of an apartment.
You need a different LHBS then, I think. I do partial mashes and the more grain and less extract I use in a recipe, the cheaper it is.
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